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fence and go down that picturesque path, to rest 

 by the spring, to worship in the forest, to hear 

 the music of the brook, to discover primeval dells 

 and grottos, these are some of the rewards of 

 walking. It takes us to scenes that no vehicle 

 can reach ; it gives us wealth which no money can 

 buy. 



" Light-hearted to take to the open road," 



and in firm strides go to the top of that hill. 

 There we look across the valley. And Paradise 

 lies over yonder in the blue distance. We rejoice 

 in the possession of vast territory that is ours, for 

 the mere walking to it. 



And so we walk on to gain the riches of yonder 

 forest, and still farther on. But even the best is 

 limited in extent, yet the riches of the territory 

 to be obtained by walking are limitless. We find 

 that the distant place, when reached, is no better 

 than that we have left behind. We learn that 

 the actual wealth is not to be obtained by rapid 

 walking but by leisurely sauntering, by making 

 the most of the present. Not least among the 

 values of walking is the lesson of contentment. It 

 is this place, this day, this world here and now, 

 that we are to know, and in which we are so to 



